LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska fans heading to Thursday night’s football game between the Huskers and Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium’s GEHA Field in Kansas City, Missouri, are advised to plan ahead for parking and traffic delays.
With a large crowd expected, the organization’s communications department sent out some important reminders. Chief among them are that parking must be purchased ahead of arriving at the stadium’s designated fan lots.
Parking Information:
Parking lots open: 3:30 p.m. CT
Purchaserequiredin advance:www.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/parking
Tickets & passes: Access through My Chiefs Account or the Chiefs Mobile app. Mobile-only tickets and passes are encouraged to be saved to your mobile wallet for quick entry.
Rideshare drop-off/pick-up: Missouri Welcome Center, between Gates 1 and 2 on Blue Ridge Cutoff
Interactive parking map & additional info:www.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/stadiummap
Traffic Tips:
Expect heavy delays around Interstates 435 and 70 and streets near the Truman Sports Complex due to rush hour.
Arrive several hours before kickoff to avoid congestion.
Use KC Scout cameras or the WAZE app for real-time traffic updates.
Non-game travelers are encouraged to find alternate routes around the stadium.
Kickoff for the Kansas City Classic is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT Thursday with television coverage on ESPN.
Timeline for Huskers vs. Bearcats on Thursday, Aug. 28 (all times CT):
3:30 p.m. – Parking gates open
4:00 p.m. – Tickets For Less Fan Fest
5:30 p.m. – CommunityAmerica Club Level gates open
6:00 p.m. – All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium gates open
7:20 p.m. – Team warm-ups begin
7:56 p.m. – National Anthem
8:01 p.m. – Bearcats team introduction
8:02 p.m. – Cornhuskers team introduction
8:03 p.m. – Coin toss
8:05 p.m. – Kickoff
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